Beyond. Health and Wellness Magazine August 2016

s e l c i s p Po Children Recipes One of the best ways to get some healthy choices in a children’s diet is through homemade popsicles. Here are some of our favorite and most refreshing recipes. With all of these recipes, follow the directions: Puree all ingredients in a blender (preferably a high-speed blender) until completely smooth. Pour into your favorite popsicle mold and freeze 3-4 hours, or until completely firm. Green Goddess Popsicles • 1 ripe banana • 2-3 cups fresh baby spinach • 1 cup frozen mango • 1/2 cup coconut water Strawberry Beet Popsicles • 1 1/2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen) • 1/2 cup beets (cooked and cooled) • 3/4 cup apple juice • 1 tsp lemon juice or balsamic vinegar Spinach Berry Popsicles • 1 cup packed spinach • 1 cup frozen mixed berries • 1/2 banana • 3/4 cup almond yogurt (or plain whole milk yogurt) • 1/3 cup almond milk (or whole milk) Peaches and Cream Popsicles • 2 cups chopped fresh peaches • ½ cup sugar • 2 tbsp sugar + 1/3 tsp vanilla • 1 cup greek yogurt • 1 cup milk Mango Orange Carrot Popsicles • 1 1/2 cup diced mango (fresh or frozen) • 1/2 cup orange juice • You can make your own carrot juice or use 100% carrot juice from the store • 1/2 cup carrot juice Limesicles • 2 cups milk (I used 2%) • ½ cup fresh lime juice (from about 8 to 10 small limes) • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 7

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